Category: Camino de Santiago
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How to Take the Pilgrim Ferry from Caminha to A Guarda (Camino Portuguese)
HOW TO TAKE THE PILGRIM FERRY FROM CAMINHA TO A GUARDA: A SHORT GUIDE. If you’re walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, sooner or later you’ll reach the Minho River at Caminha and face a simple question: how do I get across to Spain? The answer, for most pilgrims, is…
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Where can you see the 2026 total eclipse on the Camino de Santiago?
WALKING THE CAMINO DURING THE 2026 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE. I know that it’s only 2025 as I write this, but if you’re anything like us – you are already thinking about summer hiking next year. And in 2026, something quite special is happening. On 12th August 2026, for a few…
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What to pack for the Camino Primitivo: our guide
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: A COMPLETE GUIDE. We’ve walked so many long-distance hikes now that I’ve lost count, and this year we walked the Camino Primitivo for the first time. Of course, I have my “go-to” Camino packing list, but every Camino is slightly different, and packing…
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Deciding between the Hospitales and Pola routes on the Camino Primitivo
DECIDING BETWEEN THE HOSPITALES AND THE POLA ROUTES ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. In every conversation we’ve had with walkers who’ve tackled the Camino Primitivo, one topic always comes up, the famous Hospitales route. We’ve heard countless tales of its magic: wild, remote landscapes and insane views. But we’ve also heard…
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What to expect from municipal albergues on the Camino de Santiago
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MUNICIPAL ALBERGUES ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. Municipal albergues are the backbone of the Camino de Santiago. These public hostels are simple, no-frills places where pilgrims sleep, eat, and rest between stages. They’re not luxurious, but they’re reliable, affordable, and tend to be full of fellow…
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11 of the best albergues on the Camino Primitivo
11 OF THE BEST ALBERGUES ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. The Camino Primitivo might be known as the most beautiful of all the Camino routes – but it’s also one of the toughest. After long climbs and rocky descents, where you sleep each night can make a big difference to how…
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Do you need a rest day on the Camino Primitivo (and where to take it)
DO YOU NEED TO TAKE A REST DAY ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO (AND WHERE TO TAKE IT.) The Camino Primitivo may be one of the shortest of the major pilgrimage routes to Santiago, but it’s also one of the most demanding. If you’ve dared to peak at the elevation profiles,…
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9 best towns on the Camino Primitivo
9 BEST TOWNS ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. The Camino Primitivo is known as a mountain route. It takes you on a journey high up into the Asturian hills, through misty forests and sleepy villages, then suddenly pops you out into Galician countryside. As it’s such a rural route, we hadn’t…
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How to Combine the Camino Primitivo with Other Routes
HOW TO COMBINE THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO WITH OTHER ROUTES. Historically, most people would pick one Camino route and stick to it. But increasingly, there’s more interest in mixing things up and making your journey your own. The Primitivo is a fantastic Camino route and takes around 11–15 days to complete.…
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How difficult is the Camino Primitivo: What to expect
HOW DIFFICULT IS THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT TO EXPECT. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation: shorter than most routes to Santiago, but also the toughest. Even when we walked our first Camino de Santiago, we heard about the Primitivo. People talked about it in hushed tones, like you couldn’t speak…